Beth Bachman

Missouri Botanical Garden Staff and Volunteers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
548 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

54

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

108

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

27

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Beth's actions

Food

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers instead of single-use plastic storage items (such as plastic wrap, single-use sandwich bags).

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy Unpackaged Produce

I will purchase produce items without plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug or bringing my own collapsible cup.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Minimize Packaging

I will purchase food items with the least amount of packaging.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Use Reusable Water Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Beth Bachman 7/31/2019 6:02 PM

I love this challenge! I will continue to minimize using plastic wraps and water bottles and maximize reusable containers.

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Beth Bachman 7/21/2019 7:20 AM

Awareness of caring for our environment is key. People do what people know. When they know better, they do better.
When they know how easy it is to do these simple acts, people will do better.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Containers

How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

Beth Bachman 7/17/2019 3:24 PM

Reuse, reuse, reuse. And if you can't reuse...then recycle!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Buy Unpackaged Produce

Why do you think these produce products started amassing so much plastic packaging? Who is the plastic packaging really serving -- the consumer, the producer, or someone else?

Beth Bachman 7/17/2019 3:23 PM

It probably has to do with marketing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Minimize Packaging

With the added mindfulness of reducing your packaging, what have you noticed about the amount and type of single use plastics used for packaging when you shop in the grocery store?

Beth Bachman 7/17/2019 3:22 PM

I'm much more aware of the waste that I see.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use Reusable Water Bottles

Using the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?

Beth Bachman 7/17/2019 3:22 PM

I can be more aware of the situation so I know how to be part of the solution.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Use a Reusable Mug / Collapsible Cup

Great job on getting rid of your disposable cup habit! How does it make you feel? What's next on your list to reduce your waste?

Beth Bachman 7/17/2019 3:21 PM

I feel like I'm making a difference!

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Beth Bachman 7/17/2019 3:16 PM

To be mindful and care for our environment.

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Beth Bachman 7/03/2019 2:54 PM

Love feeling like I'm part of the solution by something as simple as not using sandwich bags and plastic water bottles for my lunch.

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